Introduction

In fishery and aquaculture, the term “breeds” isn’t used in the same way as it is in terrestrial livestock farming, where specific breeds of animals are developed through selective breeding. However, various species are cultivated or harvested in fishery and aquaculture practices. Here are some key species involved:

Fishery Species:

Salmon: Atlantic and Pacific salmon species are highly sought after in commercial fisheries for their flavorful and nutritious flesh.

Tuna: Bluefin, yellowfin, and albacore tuna are majorly harvested in ocean fisheries due to their high market demand.

Cod: A popular whitefish species that’s harvested extensively in both Atlantic and Pacific fisheries.

Sardines and Anchovies: These small, oily fish are commonly caught in large quantities for canning, animal feed, and human consumption.

Haddock and Pollock: Other whitefish species that are commercially important and harvested for their mild-flavored flesh.

Aquaculture Species:

Tilapia: One of the most widely farmed fish globally due to its hardiness, fast growth, and mild taste.

Carp: Various carp species, such as common carp and grass carp, are cultivated in aquaculture systems worldwide.

Catfish: Particularly popular in the United States, catfish farming involves species like channel catfish.

Shrimp: Farming of shrimp, including species like whiteleg shrimp and black tiger shrimp, is a significant part of global aquaculture.

Salmonids: Besides wild-caught salmon, species like Atlantic salmon and rainbow trout are also farmed extensively.

These species may have regional variations or different strains adapted to specific environmental conditions, but they are not categorized into distinct breeds in the same way that terrestrial livestock are. Aquaculture often focuses on selecting strains with desirable traits like growth rate, disease resistance, or tolerance to specific conditions rather than distinct breeds.